NOT LISTED FOR SALE

816 Union Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

North East Citizens Action Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,000 - $302,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,310 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2023

Last sale price $289,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,726/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Spa
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Porch
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2023

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 7/9, 2pm-4pm! Charming, turn-of-the-century home with many improvements won't last long in desirable, Highland Park neighborhood! Extra-large kitchen with eat-in area & stainless appliances. Living room open to dining room. Spacious, primary bedroom in upper level. NEWER Laminate Flooring throughout. NEW ROOF 2019. NEW Central A/C 2022. NEW Hot Water Heater 2023. NEW Replacement Windows 2019. Tasteful curb appeal with NEW Exterior Paint. $6k+ of basement waterproofing with transferrable, lifetime warranty installed in 2018. Dry basement with glass block windows offers flex area - could serve as office/exercise/gaming/crafts or more. Hot tub works & is included! Garage with automatic door. Fenced yard. Seller directs offers due Tuesday, 7/11/23 @ 1pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Reminga

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506049246 Listed on: 07/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Rothwell

Michigan Top Producers License #6501410798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,720 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 130
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned RES-IMP, RES-IMP

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,310 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Indoor Spa
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Highland Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,690

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

5,720 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Craftsman
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 167.94
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 44 x 130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1310.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1690.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES-IMP
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Highland Park
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1310.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1310.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 936.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5720.0
  • Zoning Description: RES-IMP

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1690.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Steenwyk Kristine and Hardy Kristine
Bought by
Straith Alexander K
Seller's Agent
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Jill Rothwell
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
31.36%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$283,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,400
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.71%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$228,599
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,001

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2016
Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Karrip Janie A
Bought by
Steenwyk Kristine
Seller's Agent
Ginny Hetland
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Doehring
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$92,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
3.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.53%
Original Mortgage
$89,799
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2007
Sold by
Everette Donald L
Bought by
Northpointe Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1996
Sold by
Lwkwski Lwkwski K K and Lwkwski Karrip J
Bought by
Karrip Karrip J and Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1993
Sold by
Lwkwski Lwkwski A A and Lwkwski Lewkwski K
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 1991
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1991
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1991
Sold by
Sears Mtg Corp and Sears Dhud
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1991
Sold by
Sears Farley C and Sears Mtg C
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1990
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1989
Bought by
Karrip Janie A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Straith Alexander K $289,000 Chicago Title
Steenwyk Kristine $92,900 Greenridge Title Agency Llc
Northpointe Bank $55,364 None Available
Karrip Karrip J $60,000 --
Karrip Janie A $57,000 --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A $40,000 --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A $49,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Straith Alexander K $235,000
Previous Owner Steenwyk Kristine $89,799
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $289,000 +31.4% $221 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 For Sale $220,000 +136.8% $168 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $92,900 +3.3% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2016 01/08/16 For Sale $89,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,012 $107,100 $0 $0
2024 $30 $95,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,690 $83,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,604 $75,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,569 $60,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,500 $59,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,517 $51,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,517 $46,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,477 $39,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,155 $36,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,074 $36,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Laurie Reminga

    Greenridge Realty (Cascade)

    (616) 550-3862

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Laurie Reminga
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  • Jill Rothwell

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jill Rothwell

    Michigan Top Producers

    (616) 856-8576

    4 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Jill Rothwell
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  • Ginny Hetland

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ginny Hetland

    ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes

    (616) 364-8831

    43 Total Sales

    Ginny Hetland
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Deborah Doehring

    Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23023663

MichRIC

APN: 41-14-19-278-004

Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49503 North East Citizens Action

816 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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